May 21, 2016 Sin? What is Sin? Contrary to popular understanding, sin does not consist of a catalogue of “bad behavior,” rather it is a state of being;…
May 5, 2016 Is Heaven Real? What is Heaven? There are at least four major strands of thought in the Bible and in Christian tradition contributing to contemporary notions of…
May 1, 2016 Some thoughts about immortality The Bird of Paradise: A Meditation on Immortality “In my Father’s house there are many mansions,” said Jesus. ‘If it were not so, I…
April 28, 2016 The Absurd Cost of Death and Dying We lost our beloved “mother,” Lela Nelson Rhodes, following a long illness, several weeks ago. She was a very wise, loving and wonderful woman. …
April 10, 2016 Running With the Wind Several years ago, I began a regular discipline of long distance running, for health and well-being. Running is now a focal point of my spiritual…
February 23, 2016 Christian Humor Some might think this is an oxymoron, but Christianity is both the source and the subject of some very funny humor. Check out our…
February 18, 2016 Pope suggests Donald Trump is “Not a Christian.” In one of the more refreshing and controversial comments he has made to date, Pope Francis, stepped in to the middle of US Presidential…
February 8, 2016 Easter Blend Last Christmas, some Christians were outraged when Starbucks removed reindeer and ornaments from its holiday coffee cups. They accused the coffee giant of launching…
October 10, 2015 What is the date of Thanksgiving 2020? One of the major holidays for most people in the US, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of a tremendous holiday season lasting through New Year’s…
